Why denmohor guideline should not be framed?

 
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain why it should not be directed to formulate a guideline for the assessment, recovery and payment of denmohor (Islamic dower) fixed at the time of marriage.

The HC bench comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar issued the rule responding to a writ petition filed as a public interest litigation.

The HC also asked the authorities concerned why they should not be directed to frame a comprehensive guideline under Section-10 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 to protect the rights and financial interests of married women.

Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Fahmida Akhter filed the petition on July 5, seeking necessary directives in this regard.

The secretaries of the ministries of law and religious affairs, and the director general of the Department of Registration, have been made respondents in the petition.